New York Yankees are shut out for the first time in 309 games
New York Yankees are shut out for the first time in 309 games
Mickey Cochrane of the Philadelphia Athletics hits for the cycle
Special Memory or Event? Want to have some fun? Advertise your business? Dedicate this page On August 2, 1933, Mickey Cochrane of the Philadelphia Athletics hits for the cycle in a 16-3 rout of the New York Yankees. It marks the second time that the Hall of Fame catcher has hit for the cycle…
Carl Hubbell’s 45.1 consecutive scoreless innings streak ends when Randy Moore strokes a two-run single in the sixth inning of the Giants’ 3-1 loss to Boston
Carl Hubbell’s 45.1 consecutive scoreless innings streak ends when Randy Moore strokes a two-run single in the sixth inning of the Giants’ 3-1 loss to Boston at the Polo Grounds. By blanking Boston for the first five frames, the future Hall of Fame southpaw surpasses Ed Ruelbach’s National League mark of 44 innings established in 1908 with the Cubs.
Dizzy Dean of the St. Louis Cardinals sets a modern day major league record (since surpassed) by striking out 17 batters
On July 30, 1933, Dizzy Dean of the St. Louis Cardinals sets a modern day major league record (since surpassed) by striking out 17 batters. The future Hall of Famer allows only six hits in defeating the Chicago Cubs, 8-2. Teammate catcher Jimmie Wilson also sets a new mark recording 18 putouts. in the Sportsman’s…
Rogers Hornsby signs a three-year contract as player/manager of the St. Louis Browns.
On July 26, 1933, Rogers Hornsby signs a three-year contract as player/manager of the St. Louis Browns. Hornsby had just cleared waivers after being released one day earlier by the St. Louis Cardinals. Hornsby will manage the Browns until 1937.
Gabby Street, who led St. Louis to National League pennants in 1930 and 1931, is fired midseason by the Cardinals
Gabby Street, who led St. Louis to National League pennants in 1930 and 1931, is fired midseason by the Cardinals after the team gets off to a 46-45 start. Frank Frisch, the Redbirds second baseman, is named the player-manager of the fifth-place club, prior to a 10-1 exhibition rout of the Quincy Warriors of the Mississippi Valley League in Illinois.
The First All-Star Game is played at Comiskey Park – Babe Ruth homers!
On July 6, 1933, the first major league All-Star Game is played at Comiskey Park. Babe Ruth third-inning two-run home run off Bill Hallahan proves to be the difference to give the American League a 4-2 win over the National League. Connie Mack manages the AL team while John McGraw comes out of retirement to…
Carl Hubbell of the New York Giants pitches 18 innings of shutout ball in the first game of a doubleheader
July 2, 1933, Carl Hubbell of the New York Giants pitches 18 innings of shutout ball in the first game of a doubleheader against the St. Louis Cardinals. The screwballing left-hander wins the game, 1-0, while allowing six hits striking out 12 and no walks in a duel with Tex Carleton, who goes the first…
Ethan Allen of the Cards races around the bases for an inside-the-park home run at the Polo Grounds, but is out for batting out of turn
In the top of the 2nd, Ethan Allen of the Cards races around the bases for an inside-the-park home run at the Polo Grounds, but is out for batting out of turn. Joe Medwickwas the correct batter. Allen then bats for himself and grounds out. But St. Louis prevails, 7 – 3.
Spitballer Jack Quinn, one week short of his 50th birthday, loses his final career decision as the Dodgers edge the Reds, 6 – 5.
Spitballer Jack Quinn, one week short of his 50th birthday, loses his final career decision as the Dodgers edge the Reds, 6 – 5.
